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GlueGuy
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Topic: R Pod 192 Posted: 27 Jun 2020 at 12:45pm |
Some might argue that with some of today's 10-speed transmissions, the rear axle ratio becomes less important. I'm not saying it's not important; only less important. Our F-150 has a 3.31 rear axle ratio, and I've never felt short of power.
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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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Pod People
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Posted: 27 Jun 2020 at 4:24pm |
our 2012 ford Expedition EL came with a towing package and 3.73 rear ratio Vann
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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flryder
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Posted: 01 Jul 2020 at 8:40pm |
Well I guess I'll only use The Ram 1500 4x4, 4.7 with 3.92 axles and leave the Wrangler for lighter work.
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Dan
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offgrid
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Posted: 02 Jul 2020 at 5:02am |
Great decision! If fuel burn was your concern you probably won't see much difference if any. Trailer air drag dominates at freeway speed so it doesn't matter much what you tow with as long as its got a modern drive train.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold
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flryder
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Posted: 02 Jul 2020 at 8:17pm |
So how about experiences with the 192. Ours will arrive Tuesday or Wednesday?
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Dan
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offgrid
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Posted: 03 Jul 2020 at 6:43am |
Inspect it really well and have the dealer fix any issues before taking possession, there are always some flaws .Others here with experience buying new trailers can add more detail of that process. Also, get a complete walk through and explanation of all systems, and video it for later reference.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 03 Jul 2020 at 8:10am |
I would recommend this. Tell them you want to see (as in remove any panels covering it) the water pump, the h/w tank by pass valves, and explain how to set them when you winterize/dewinterize. Also have him show you where the electric switch for h/w tank is. If your new to towing, have them show you how to hitch up/unhitch properly. The WDH spring bars can be hard to put on if you don't do it correctly.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding
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